NFL rankings

1. Giants

Defense probably not as Super

2. Patriots

How will they respond to disappointment?

3. Cowboys

Addressed weaknesses in offseason

4. Chargers

On verge of breakthrough season

5. Colts

Injuries are already an issue again

6. Jaguars

Seem primed to finally get past Colts

7. Vikings

Led by stellar ground game, defense

8. Browns

Coming off solid year, poor preseason

9. Seahawks

So much different at home than on road

10. Jets

Don't underestimate the impact of HOF QB

11. Steelers

Becoming more finesse than smashmouth

12. Panthers

Delhomme, team should bounce back

13. Packers

May have blown shot at Super Bowl

14. Eagles

Still lacking playmakers at WR

15. Titans

Another playoff berth seems unlikely

16. Redskins

QB Campbell could have breakout year

17. Bills

A sleeper team in division and AFC

18. Saints

Shockey's presence will improve offense

19. Buccaneers

Team looked old, tired at end of 2007

20. Cardinals

QB Warner an upgrade over Leinart

21. Broncos

Playoff drought likely to continue

22. Bengals

Offense looked shaky in preseason

23. Bears

No one on offense scares opponents

24. Texans

If Schaub stays healthy, watch out

25. Lions

No crazy predictions from Kitna this time

26. Ravens

Offense still far behind the defense

27. Rams

Porous offensive line has to be better

28. Raiders

McFadden will help, but still lots or problems

29. Chiefs

Johnson and Gonzalez are their only players

30. 49ers

Almost shocking that Smith is on the bench

31. Dolphins

Should be improved, but that isn't saying much

32. Falcons

First phase of rebuilding begins with new QB